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Sara Davies: From Aspiring Inventor to Global Business Icon

12 February 2025 by | Comments are off for this post
Sara Davies: From Aspiring Inventor to Global Business Icon Every great invention begins with a spark of creativity and a determination to solve a problem. Sara Davies exemplifies this perfectly. Known as the dynamic founder of Crafter’s Companion and a familiar face on BBC’s Dragon’s Den, her journey is a compelling blend of ingenuity and [...]

Dragon's Den 2025

30 January 2025 by | Comments are off for this post
Lessons from Dragons’ Den: Why a Big Budget Isn’t Everything Every episode of Dragons’ Den inspires budding entrepreneurs, and this season is no different. Two standout stories highlight the resilience and creativity required to launch and grow a business—whether you have a multimillion-pound investment or just a laptop and a dream. The Challenges Facing Entrepreneurs [...]

London Build 2024

28 November 2024 by | Comments are off for this post
Innovation Industry Insights -BUILD 2024 One of our Innovation Coaches, Sam, has attended BUILD 2024 to explore the latest trends and opportunities in the construction industry. From heat pumps to smart technologies, there are exciting prospects for inventors and entrepreneurs. November saw the culmination of BUILD 2024, the UK's largest construction show, where industry leaders, [...]

DIP 2022 winner announced

20 July 2022 by | Comments are off for this post
This year, Innovate again sponsored the Design Innovation in Plastics award. This award was set up to encourage plastic design innovation and best practices in the product designers of the future. Other main sponsors included: The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, focused on promoting all aspects of the fields of materials, minerals and mining. The [...]

New inventions for Christmas presents!

12 December 2019 by | Comments are off for this post
Christmas is fast approaching and we are here to share a handful of our fantastic inventions for some under-the-tree inspiration!   The kids   Nana's Manners This quality colourful Dragon's Den sensation teaches children how to use a knife and fork correctly. Ergonomically designed to fit your child's had perfectly.   Lace Brace For the [...]

Our client wins big at British Invention Show!

13 November 2019 by | Comments are off for this post

We are so happy to share that our client Simon Colling and his invention SecuriPlug® won two awards at this years British Invention Show. The product The SecuriPlug® allows you to control who has access to an appliance. It also monitors usage and receives alerts. It has many control methods such as fingerprint, face or […]

Innovate proud sponsor of 2018 Design Innovation in Plastics competition

23 May 2018 by | Comments are off for this post

Six finalists announced for 2018 Design Innovation in Plastics competition. Students branch out with innovative designs for gardening.  Students from universities all around the UK and Ireland have created innovative new products to make gardening easier, as they contest the 2018 Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) competition. From an original submission of more than 140 […]

GLEE FOR ELEMENTREE

26 September 2017 by | Comments are off for this post

For budding entrepreneurs and enthusiasts alike, there is nothing quite like a trade show. One of the largest shows of its kind, Glee attracts thousands of visitors each year, and is renowned for being influential in the world of gardens and outdoor living. For over a decade, Glee has been the pedestal upon which those […]

Global Entrepreneurship Week: November 2016

7 November 2016 by | Comments are off for this post

How many times have you sat down and thought about starting your own business? Global Entrepreneurship Week was created to encourage people to go it alone, become business leaders and create the successful businesses of the future. The aim of this week-long celebration of everything entrepreneurial is designed to get you and your friends talking […]

#VOOM is coming? Are you ready

5 April 2016 by | Comments are off for this post

#VOOM 2016 gives you the opportunity to pitch to Rich; are you ready? #VOOM is a supercharged way in which innovators can get their idea into the open and in the hands of a manufacturer/backer. Through their broadband streaming software and the 2016 VOOM pitching competition, the chance to have your product appear in the […]